Merrimac, Blacksburg
A census-designated place just south of the Blacksburg town limits, toward Christiansburg.
Photos: homes in Merrimac, courtesy of RE/MAX 8 - Pearisburg, Roots Realty Group, Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg, Realty One Group Leading Edge.
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For sale now
Active listings
$285K
Median sale price
Last 12 months
$201
Per square foot
Median, sold homes
7 days
On the market
Median, sold homes
99%
Of asking price
Median sale to original list
For sale
Homes for sale in Merrimac.
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Prices
What homes sell for in Merrimac.
Over the last 12 months, the median home here sold for 37% less than the Blacksburg median.
Median sale price by year
2005 to 2026 (this year so far). Each dot is a year with sales; years without one are skipped.
| Period | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $165K |
| 2010 | $60K |
| 2011 | No data |
| 2012 | No data |
| 2013 | No data |
| 2014 | $95K |
| 2015 | No data |
| 2016 | $40K |
| 2017 | $275K |
| 2018 | $80K |
| 2019 | $75K |
| 2020 | $170K |
| 2021 | $307K |
| 2022 | $75K |
| 2023 | $439K |
| 2024 | $399K |
| 2025 | $389K |
| 2026 | $285K |
Homes sold per quarter
The last eight full quarters (three months each), 12 sales.
Price points
Homes sold by price, last 12 months, and homes for sale now.
The latest 10 sales
6 sales in the last 12 months. Final sale prices, newest first.
| Address | Sold | Price | Beds / baths | Sq ft | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 Bee LaneListing courtesy of Roots Realty Group | $110,000 | 2 bd / 1 ba | 700 sq ft | $157/sq ft | |
| 884 Martin DriveListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg | $285,000 | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,890 sq ft | $151/sq ft | |
| 927 Hightop RdListing courtesy of Realty One Group Leading Edge | $187,500 | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,566 sq ft | $120/sq ft | |
| 2214 Towhee Alley Unit 58Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg | $578,500 | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,920 sq ft | $301/sq ft | |
| 764 Davis StreetListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg | $285,000 | 3 bd / 1.5 ba | 1,056 sq ft | $270/sq ft | |
| 1531 Oilwell RoadListing courtesy of Long & Foster - Roanoke | $389,000 | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,585 sq ft | $245/sq ft | |
| 520 Merrimac RoadListing courtesy of Page & Assoc. Real Estate | $515,000 | 3 bd / 2 ba | 2,436 sq ft | $211/sq ft | |
| 890 Triangle StreetListing courtesy of Price Real Estate, Inc. | $285,000 | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,928 sq ft | $148/sq ft | |
| 1231 Huff LaneListing courtesy of eXp Realty | $227,000 | 5 bd / 3 ba | 2,108 sq ft | $108/sq ft | |
| 2026 Nuthatch Way Unit 53Listing courtesy of Keller Williams New River Valley | $701,000 | 2 bd / 2 ba | 2,191 sq ft | $320/sq ft |
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The homes of Merrimac.
Houses lead among homes built in the 1960s; condos lead among those built in the 2000s.
- Home types
- Built
- 1920 to 2010
- Busiest decade
- 2000s, 33% of homes
- Typical home
- 3 bedrooms, 1,710 sq ft
- Typical lot
- 0.66 acres
- Sales on record
- 36 since 2005
Homes by decade built
24 homes on record with a year built, the busiest decade in blue.
Home types by decade built
Share of the homes built in each decade. Decades with at least 3 homes on record.
| Built | Houses | Condos | Manufactured |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| 1980s | 67% | 0% | 33% |
| 2000s | 38% | 63% | 0% |
From homes in Merrimac listed or sold since 2005 in our records, counted once each, with years built as reported in those listings. Older homes that have not changed hands since then are not counted. Medians count homes only, not land.
Location
Where Merrimac is.
Pins show homes for sale and recently sold, with their prices.
Around here.
Closest places
- Wikiteria Market & Cafe 1 mi
- Bojangles 1.4 mi
- DeHart Street Tot Lot 1.5 mi
- Dunkin’ 1.8 mi
- Kroger (South Main Street) 2 mi
Straight-line miles from the center of Merrimac. Driving and walking distances are longer. More in Discover Blacksburg
Coming nearby
What’s coming near Merrimac.
Development projects within about a mile, from Town of Blacksburg records.
- Under construction Yellow Sulphur Apartments (3503 Holiday Lane)
- Completed Huckleberry Trail Bridge Replacements (Montgomery County section)
Everything coming to Blacksburg
From Town of Blacksburg public records. Check the Town's record for decisions.
Schools
Public schools for Merrimac.
Homes in Merrimac fall in more than one attendance zone, so check the zone for a specific home.
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Elementary
4021 Price's Fork Road, Blacksburg540-951-5834School website
Zoned for 88% of homes here. The other 12% are zoned for Margaret Beeks Elementary.
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Middle
3109 Price's Fork Road, Blacksburg540-951-5800School website
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High
3401 Bruin Lane, Blacksburg540-951-5706School website
Assigned by attendance zone. Boundaries can change; confirm with Montgomery County Public Schools. Based on 25 homes on record in Merrimac with a map location; distances are straight-line. Every school's zone map and homes for sale.
Nearby
Neighborhoods near Merrimac.
FAQ
What people ask about Merrimac.
What is the median home price in Merrimac?
The median sale price for homes in Merrimac over the last 12 months is the figure at the top of this page. Across Blacksburg, the median was $455,000 over the last 12 months. Homes for sale now have a median asking price of $675,000.
How many homes are for sale in Merrimac right now?
1 home is for sale in Merrimac right now at $675,000.
How fast do homes sell in Merrimac?
The median time on the market for homes that sold in Merrimac over the last 12 months is at the top of this page. 50% sold at or above their original asking price.
What is the price per square foot in Merrimac?
The median sale price per finished square foot in Merrimac over the last 12 months is at the top of this page. Across Blacksburg, the median was $233 over the last 12 months.
How far is Merrimac from Virginia Tech?
Merrimac is about 2.5 miles from the Virginia Tech Drillfield and 2.6 miles south of downtown Blacksburg, measured in a straight line from the neighborhood's center. Driving distances are longer.
What schools serve Merrimac?
Homes in Merrimac are in the Montgomery County Public Schools attendance zones for Blacksburg Middle and Blacksburg High. For elementary school, 88% of homes here are zoned for Price's Fork Elementary and the rest for Margaret Beeks Elementary. Assigned by attendance zone. Boundaries can change; confirm with Montgomery County Public Schools.
When was Merrimac built?
The largest share of homes on record in Merrimac were built in the 2000s.
How do I get alerts for new listings in Merrimac?
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